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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 225xe [220] Luxury 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Luxury
Price	£37,775
Battery Capacity	10
Engine Power - BHP	220
Acceleration	6.7
Top Speed	126 mph
Length	4354 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1556 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	400 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1685 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard incl speed limiting and lane departure functions with auto steering, and front collision warning with brake intervention
Apple car play
Attentiveness assist
BMW Online services
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Connected eDrive Services
eDrive button activates auto eDrive, max eDrive and save battery modes
eDrive specific displays in instrument cluster and CID
Electric bootlid
Front/rear park distance control (PDC)
Instrument cluster with speedometer with miles per hour read out, tachometer and fuel gauge
Lights on warning by audio warning signal when ignition is switched off
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
Optimum shift indicator
Park assist system with steering assist
Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
Real time traffic information
Servotronic variable electric power steering (EPS)

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Mode 2 cable for domestic socket charging
2.4kW AC charging with 5m cable
6 speed automatic transmission
Double VANOS twin scroll turbocharging system
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
eDrive exterior sound
Electric engine installed under rear seats driving the rear wheels
Electronic differential lock
Intervention on the front axle when DSC deactivated
Lithium-ion high voltage battery (8.8 kWh) fitted under rear seats
VALVETRONIC engine management
xDrive electric drive, after activation of the electric motor and common drive via all four wheels

Entertainment

6 speakers
BMW professional radio/CD/MP3
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Body colour - front and rear bumpers, door handles, mirror caps, roof mouldings
Chrome line exterior trim
Clear lenses direction indicator lights
Direction indicator side lights integrated exterior mirrors
Dynamic brake lights
eDrive designation on C Pillar
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Electrically adjustable door mirrors with aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side with integrated indicators
Exclusive front door sill finishers with BMW designation
Front air inlet with chrome finish
Green tinted heat protection glazing
High level third brake light
Kidney grille with 12 Chrome fronted vertical slats
Lightweight engineering
Rear bumper with chrome finisher
Rear fog lights
Rear window aerial
Rear window wiper integrated under roof spoiler
Reversing light in rear light cluster
Shark fin antenna
Single chrome exhaust tailpipe
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

Automatic two zone climate control air conditioning
Central locking switches for door, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Dakota leather upholstery with perforation and contrast stitching
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrest
Front head restraints
Glovebox with light
Illuminated charging socket with visual display of charge status
Interior lighting, front centre over interior mirror and rear centre automatic interior light activation when door is opened
LED ambient lighting in door trim
Luggage compartment access via BMW roundel
Luggage compartment lighting
Manual 40:20:40 split folding rear seat with removal of 60:40 sliding bench
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Pre-conditioning of battery for optimum operating temperature
Pre-conditioning of interior via BMW Remote app
Rear centre armrest
Steering wheel column manual adjustment
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Three rear headrests
Three spoke sport leather steering wheel
Two cupholders
Velour floor mats

Packs

Extended storage pack - 2 Series Active/Gran Tourer
Non-smoker package

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
Airbag - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag possible
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Battery safety cut-off
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking lock
Braking readiness
Child proof locking system in rear door
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electrically operated hand brake
Front ventilated disc brakes
Hill start assist
Rear disc brakes
Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
Side impact protection
Twin horns
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Locking wheel bolts
Remote control with integrated key with silver highlight
Thatcham 1 alarm system with remote control and engine immobiliser

Trim

Contrast stitching on instrument panel

Wheels

BMW mobility tyre sealing system
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	10
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.2
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	228
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	2.2
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	192
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	144
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	35
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	5
WLTP - AER (km) - City	62
WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEH	60
WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEL	62
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	51
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEH	49
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEL	51
WLTP - AER (miles) - City	38.5
WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEH	37.3
WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEL	38.5
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	31.7
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	30.4
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	31.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	16.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	18.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	23.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	16.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	17.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	16.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	3.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	2.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	3.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	3.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	3.8
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb	19.4
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	19.8
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	19.3
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.2
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.1
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	14.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	14.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	4.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	54
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	53
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	54
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High	43
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEH	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEL	43
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEH	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEL	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEH	58
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEL	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEH	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEL	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	37.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH	37.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL	38.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	33.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	32.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	33.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High	26.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEH	25.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEL	26.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High	38.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEH	37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEL	38.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low	37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEH	36
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEL	37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium	38.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEH	38.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEL	38.5

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	158
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	172
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	177
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	172
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	134
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	137
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	134
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	203
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	207
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	202
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	139
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	142
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	138
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb	16
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH	18
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL	16
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	35
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	38
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	35

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb	0.5
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	0.6
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.5
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	565
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEH	470.8
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEL	565
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	7.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	7.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	7.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	8.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	9.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	8.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	6.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	37.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	37.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	47.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	31.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	31
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	31.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	44.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	46.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	176.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	166.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	188.3

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.7
Engine Power - BHP	220
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	385
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	126 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MULTI-SPOKE STYLE 547
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1556 mm
Length	4354 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2038 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	36
Gross Vehicle Weight	2180 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1350 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	400 l
Max. Loading Weight	495 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1685 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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